armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

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His past includes arrests for armed robbery, gun violations and attempted first-degree murder of a police officer. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025 Sudan An advisory against travel to Sudan warns that travelers face the risk of armed conflict and crime, including kidnapping, armed robbery, home invasions, and carjackings. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 Boise Police arrested two people after an armed robbery on Thursday afternoon. Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 1 Mar. 2025 Here’s a recap of episode 4: More pills, guns, and some water guns After that unfortunate armed robbery incident, guard Gaitok gets a handgun from management to help beef up security at the resort. Dan Heching, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armed robbery

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“Armed robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armed%20robbery. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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armed robbery

see robbery

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